the last thing (one) needs

the last thing (one) needs

Something which one absolutely does not want or has no use for. The last thing we need is a lengthy court battle, so let's try to end our marriage as civilly as possible. A fancy new computer I have no idea how to use is the last thing I need right now!
See also: last, needs, thing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the last thing (one) wants
  • put paid to
  • put paid to (something)
  • put paid to something
  • look for (someone or something) high and low
  • look for high and low
  • deliberate about
  • deliberate about (someone or something)
  • deliberate on (someone or something)
  • hem